Girl & Closet: September 2015

A Date With Andrea

Sep 28, 2015

What do you do when you find out one of your favourite blogger friends is in town?! Jump for joy, cancel everything (in my case, a date with my pj's & couch) and make dinner plans... of course!! Yay, yay, yay! I was so excited to grab Martin, drive into the city and meet up with Andrea of Blonde Bedhead + her super sweet friend Melissa at one of my local faves Yaletown Brewing! If you're ever in Vancouver?! I'd absolutely recommend it. The food is delicious, but super casual and the environment is warm & lovely. Lots of wood, brick, and expansive windows -- my favourite!

Before our food came, (I had the yummiest Portobello sandwich btw) we snuck out for quick, quick outfits photos and I'm so glad we did. I'll treasure these for years to come!! I originally met Andrea online, then face-to-face at Texas Style Council and we clicked instantly! Her warmth, charm, down to earth nature and killer style totally won my heart! It's honestly such a shame I don't get to see my blogging loves more often. But, there's hope, Martin & I have been wanting to visit Michigan for ages and we're thinking... we just need do it! The plan is Michigan, then Chicago and a few days in New York too. Yay, I can't wait to start planning for this!!

As for my outfit? Same old, same old! Cute, comfy and super cozy!! It's how I roll, especially if I know I'll be chompin' and lounging! :P And... if you're looking for an easy tunic/dress... this is it! I nabbed mine from Zara for a whopping nineteen dollars! Crazy right?! I love wearing it with tights, leggings or jeans! It's definitely become my fast fall favourite! xo

Outfit Details:

Scarf, Joe Fresh
Jacket, Forever 21
Tunic, American Eagle
Leggings, Jacob
Boots, Aldo Shoes

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When The Light Was Golden

Sep 24, 2015

Yup, it's official, yesterday was the first day of Autumn and I'm ready to start livin' it up!! If ya haven't already, be sure to peek at "Our Autumn List" which I shared a few weeks ago. What's on your horizon, friends?! Do you love celebrating the new season with fall themed activities?! Martin & I decided to kick of the new season with a sunset walk down the pier, stop in for yummy clam chowder, crispy bread and a glass of white. Ah, the perfect way to celebrate!

This week, I also started a fun little project, shop my closet! Excited to pass on some of my closet lovelies to a new home! All the items are in "like new" condition (unless otherwise stated), include shipping and are going for a steal of a price. Fab, right?! Lastly, I started a second shop page as well, which includes my picks from brand favourites like Shop Ruche, Modcloth, Madewell and Anthro. I love when bloggers have that particular feature on their blog, so here I am, joining in on the fun. Pop on over to my shop and check it out! :)

Other than that, life is in full swing! I'm working on several blog collaborations for fall, and most recently I've started writing over at "Best Friends For Frosting" -- you can check out my first post here! So much fun, and I feel honoured to be in such great company as well! Lovely ladies like... Monica Potter of Parenthood, Erin Phraner of Good Housekeeping Magazine, Joy Cho of Oh Joy and Darcy Miller of Martha Stewart! So yes, I'm feeling all the excitement, plus super thankful for the opportunity!

Outfit Details:

Scarf, Joe Fresh
Jacket, H & M
Dress, Old Navy
Tote, Banana Republic
Shoes, Zara

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Autumnal Florals

Sep 22, 2015

Oh my word, leave it to me, to write a lovely post and then accidentally delete it a few hours later. Blast! How's everyone's week been? Are you guys enjoying the cooling temps?! Ah, we sure are! I love when the weather turns... tights are still optional, cozy cardigans are invading my closet and we're spending most nights on our deck + sipping hot drinks with friends. Pretty much the best!!

Also, this dress from eShatki -- absolutely darling right?! If you aren't familiar with their online shop all of their pieces are custom tailored to your exact measurements, plus you have the option to specify your preferred sleeve and dress length. I absolutely love the dress I chose, the material hangs perfectly, plus it has pockets & sleeves... a sure fire way to my fashion loving heart! ♥ I'm already excited to wear this beauty again, but choose a fur collared coat and a pair of vintage inspired metallic heels!

So, let's also take a moment and address all the outfit posts on here lately! Have ya noticed there's been an extra dose of them? Oh blogging you're a funny beast. A few years ago, after I closed the door on my personal style blog... I surely thought that was it, never again, you know! If I'm to look back... (in the early days) I think blogging got the best of me! I didn't have great life balance, struggled to find my groove and admittedly was terribly perfectionistic. But lately there's been a turn, I feel at ease, happily living in the moment and it's making me fall extra hard for "personal style blogging" again! No complaints, it's a great place to be and I'm excited to nurture that!

Outfit Details:

Cardigan, Old Navy
Dress, c/o eShatki
Tote, Banana Republic
Heels, Aldo Shoes

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Our Day On The Farm

Sep 17, 2015

Hello friends! Before I jump in, a few updates for you! Firstly, I added a right hand sidebar to the blog, which I love, it adds a little more coziness -- don't you think?! Also, several of you asked if I'd be offering sidebar banner ads, after Tuesdays "fall banner program" launch. Happy to say, you ask, and you shall receive! Mini ads are priced at $10 (so affordable for bloggers & etsy shops) and medium ads are only $25. Fantastic, right?! Be sure to pop by my sponsor page and nab one today!

So yes, post! Last weekend, Martin & I woke up early, grabbed pumpkin spiced lattes (yay!) and ventured out to Pitt Meadows. It's about 20 minutes from our home, but since we were feeling adventurous, we drove further out and explored more of the farmland area -- well worth it! As you can see, it's beyond photogenic and you could hear crickets for miles. On our way home, we stopped for food at The Billy Miner Pub (it's historic & adorable), sat on the patio, took in the river views and devoured all the food! A vegan pizza for me, plus we split a massive, out of the oven brownie which was swimming in deliciously decadent double chocolate ice cream. Oh my, sooo not on the "clean eating plan" but totally worth it! Everyone needs a little splurge day here & there, right?!